Projecting Jets’ 2020 starting lineup after the first wave of free agency

Jets Wire takes a crack at predicting Gang Green’s Week 1 starting lineup following the first wave of free agency.

Tight End

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Starter: Chris Herndon

Following a rookie season in which he established himself as one of the up and coming tight ends in football, Herndon’s 2019 campaign never took flight. He began the season suspended four games for DWI and ended it on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury.

Despite his rocky sophomore season and the emergence of Ryan Griffin, Herndon has a grip on New York’s starting tight end job — for now. Griffin could easily overtake Herndon with a strong training camp.